Psychologist, Behavioral Health Clinic

• Completes psychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Offers assistance with interpreting psychological tests as needed.
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
• Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient's identified treatment goals.
• Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
• Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist/NP.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
• Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician/NP, therapists and community agencies.
• Provides appropriate discharge planning.
• Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
• Participates in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment.
• Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
• Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
• Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to other staff and the community as needed.
• Participates in development and selection of patient education materials and services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and TJC policies and regulations.

Requirements:

Doctorate in Psychology and appropriate level of field experience and coursework.

Psychologist license in the state of practice